2027 Disney Summer Cruises

[OlliePop27]

I think Wish 4 is what will back-fill the Wish's 3/4 night sailings out of PC (and Wish will be in Galveston upon return from Europe).

This would entice me to give Galveston more attention (as a Texan who can drive there), rather than shifting most sailings to Florida. I would like longer itineraries. I'm interested in seeing the sell-through for their 7-night Bahamian itineraries in 2027 with 4 sea days, a stop in Nassau, and Castaway. They might even be able to do some future combo of Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Progreso (but obviously no Disney islands, which will always be a geographic challenge with Galveston). Positioning one of their "destination" ships to Galveston could potentially help with the lack of a Disney island.

 

[holula]

I think Wish 4 is what will back-fill the Wish's 3/4 night sailings out of PC (and Wish will be in Galveston upon return from Europe).

I’m wondering if Wish 4 is going to Fort Lauderdale, as it seems crazy to move the Dream to PC for what, three months to do the 3/4n sailings and then move her back to do the same identical cruises. Then they could move the Dream to Galveston when the Wish returns.

 

[Doberge]

I’m wondering if Wish 4 is going to Fort Lauderdale, as it seems crazy to move the Dream to PC for what, three months to do the 3/4n sailings and then move her back to do the same identical cruises. Then they could move the Dream to Galveston when the Wish returns.

This seems more logical to me. I don't see a Wish class ship in Galveston during winter when Dream class can be a better fit. Galveston is windy in winter and the taller Wish ships are more susceptible to cross winds.

 

[mcd2745]

I think Wish 4 is what will back-fill the Wish's 3/4 night sailings out of PC (and Wish will be in Galveston upon return from Europe).

Anyone know if Wish 4 is supposed to be ready by summer 2027? I thought it would be later in 2027.

 

[atoz786]

This seems more logical to me. I don't see a Wish class ship in Galveston during winter when Dream class can be a better fit. Galveston is windy in winter and the taller Wish ships are more susceptible to cross winds.

Royal has had multiple Oasis class ships over the years first Harmony then Symphony now Icon in August. I imagine these ships are larger than Wish and do just fine.

 

[stal]

It would be great if the treasure moves to 3/4 nights and the wish 7 does the 7 nights from PC.

 

[holula]

Anyone know if Wish 4 is supposed to be ready by summer 2027? I thought it would be later in 2027.

I think based on the Treasure and Destiny timelines it would be July/August 2027. The Treasure had her steel cutting Jan 23 and sailed December 24. The Destiny had her steel cutting ceremony in November 23 and sailed in November 25. Wish 4 had her steel cutting in August 25 so July/August 25 would be the right timeline.

 

[holula]

This seems more logical to me. I don't see a Wish class ship in Galveston during winter when Dream class can be a better fit. Galveston is windy in winter and the taller Wish ships are more susceptible to cross winds.

Meant to reply to this at the same time as my last post but having a Dream class ship in Galveston might attract some people to sail out of Galveston too, since there are several Wish class haters out there.

 

[Doberge]

Royal has had multiple Oasis class ships over the years first Harmony then Symphony now Icon in August. I imagine these ships are larger than Wish and do just fine.

The Oasis ships are wider so there's more water pushing back against the ship when wind blows against it, and that increased water resistance does a lot to negate the wind, so wider ships have more "grip" and less "yaw." My limited understanding is that ratios of height to beam matter, hence why the wider but taller Wish still can be more difficult to dock in higher winds than slightly more narrow and shorter Dream. The Wish class technology with balance is more helpful at sea than in Port. And also, anecdotal but I've heard that Disney has a lower wind threshold what they are comfortable docking than Royal Caribbean.

That said, it's not I think Wish is unsafe for Galveston as much as I think Disney has better options that can check boxes to both carry more passengers and be new to port to attract repeat cruisers who have tried the Magic.

 

[atoz786]

The Oasis ships are wider so there's more water pushing back against the ship when wind blows against it, and that increased water resistance does a lot to negate the wind, so wider ships have more "grip" and less "yaw." My limited understanding is that ratios of height to beam matter, hence why the wider but taller Wish still can be more difficult to dock in higher winds than slightly more narrow and shorter Dream. The Wish class technology with balance is more helpful at sea than in Port. And also, anecdotal but I've heard that Disney has a lower wind threshold what they are comfortable docking than Royal Caribbean.

That said, it's not I think Wish is unsafe for Galveston as much as I think Disney has better options that can check boxes to both carry more passengers and be new to port to attract repeat cruisers who have tried the Magic.

Makes sense. I have seen some disney ships but only like 3-4 months out of the year from Galveston. Dont recall if its the Dream or Magic.